Martin Hicks QC is widely regarded as a leading silk who specialises in the defence of crime, fraud, both domestic and international, and business regulation (especially planning).

Martin came to prominence as junior defence counsel in R v Pryce (a 17-year old musician accused of hacking into high security computer systems belonging to the Pentagon and NASA). Through his appearances in cases brought against a range of high-profile individuals, as well as cases arising from a series of “fake sheik” stings by the News of the World, and other matters such as the series of celebrity Rolex robberies and a major mobile phone heist at Heathrow airport, he gained experience of prosecuting as well as defending.

Martin is consistently recommended by the leading industry directories Chambers UK and The Legal 500, he is routinely first choice counsel for many of the major defence firms, and he appears in courts across the UK, as well as overseas. He advises and appears for individual defendants, corporate clients, their directors and officers and national governments and agencies. He also acts on behalf of professionals such as accountants, solicitors and others who face proceedings arising out of their work.

What others say:

While in silk, Martin has been described in the legal directories as:

“Very impressive in his commitment and skills, an impressive cross-examiner” -Legal 500 2020

“He is very charming and reassuring and gets great results…and gives clients the Rolls-Royce treatment” – Chambers & Partners 2020

“One of the best cross-examiners of witnesses in the profession” – Chambers & Partners UK 2018

“He has a very silky touch and is disarmingly languid. He is just the classic hand of steel in a velvet glove.” – Chambers UK 2017

“An extremely able silk and a very accomplished advocate, who has a very pleasant manner with clients.” Chambers UK 2013

“…he has an impressive domestic and international fraud practice.” Chambers UK 2012

“Celebrated for being very hard working, calm and good with clients, highly praised for his ability to construct a watertight defence in seemingly unwinnable cases.” Chambers UK 2011

“A star.” Legal 500 2008

“A real fighter – he’ll leave no stone unturned and has great leadership qualities” with “a pleasing style of advocacy – he appears laid-back but can be lethal in cross-examination” and is “able to relate to clients from all spheres of society.” Chambers UK 2008

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